CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Conservation of Mass and Energy in Living Systems
Learn about the conservation of mass and energy as it applies to different living systems.
University of California
Ucsb Chemistry and Biochemistry: Models Matter
Matter of any type can be subdivided into particles that are too small to see, but even then the matter still exists and can be detected by other means. Students will participate in hands-on activities to prove that matter is made up of...
Other
H Twins: The Scale of the Universe 2
Use the scroll bar on this site to zoom in and out of this site which will show you the relative sizes of hundreds of things in our univers, from the smallest currently known - quantum foam - to the largest - our universe. Click on any...
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Classifying & Comparing Physical Properties
Explore and compare physical properties of substances.
Other
American Physical Society: Division of Nuclear Physics
This is the homepage of the American Physical Society's Division of Nuclear Physics. There are links to information on careers, research, degree programs, etc.
Read Works
Read Works: Matter Is Everywhere!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about mass and its properties. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Atoms Are Building Blocks
Identify the basic structure of atoms, the building blocks for all matter.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: The Strucure of Matter
This interactive tutorial begins with an understanding of the structure of matter. Understanding charge as a fundamental quantity demands that we have an understanding of the structure of an atom. Learn the atomic structure of an atom an...
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Matter Faq
A comprehensive list of questions covering topics related to matter. Find out about things like states and properties of matter, elements and mixtures.
Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University: Antoine: Chemistry: Matter
A slideshow illustrating the science of matter from its properties, states, and classification to mixtures and the Periodic Table of Elements.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Is It Possible to Create a Perfect Vacuum?
Rolf Landua and Anais Rassat explain the science behind vacuums.
Other
Puhinui School: The Atoms Family: The Mummy's Tomb: Raceways
Help the Mummy build a rollercoaster to entertain the Atoms Family monsters by investigating the concepts of kinetic and potential energy.
Texas A&M University
Texas A&m Univ.: Chemistry Basics: Intensive Versus Extensive Properties
Compare the intensive and extensive characteristics of matter with this side-by-side list which shows the properties of each.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: 2 Ps1 3: Objects and Pieces
This NSTA vetted source includes resources to show that an object made up of a small set of pieces can be disassembled and made into a new object. Included are assessment ideas, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student work.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: 5 Ps1 1: Particle Model of Matter
A collection of work samples, phenomena, assessment templates and videos that help teachers create lessons to show that matter is made up of small particles. Through these materials students will see that matter is too small to be seen.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry: Resources for Teachers
Search from over two thousand chemistry resources for teachers. Options allow user to refine search to pinpoint the exact resource needed. Includes presentations, videos, worksheets, quizzes, experiments, games, tutorials, and more.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps1 5: Conservation of Atoms in Reactions
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-PS1-5: conservation of atoms in reactions.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Arctic Ocean: Finland: What Is Matter?
A module to learn about matter including the exploration of mass and volume.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: String Theory and the Hidden Structures of the Universe
What is everything made of? Thus far, we can break everything in the universe down to a few very small elementary particles. But they fit into strange patterns that are not understood. Clifford Johnson describes these ideas, along with...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Atoms From a to Easy!
Electron orbitals. Diagonal rule. Dot diagrams. The periodic table. There's so much to know about the tiniest building blocks of life- atoms. [4:41]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Science of Macaroni Salad: What's in a Molecule?
Josh Kurz breaks macaroni salad down to its smallest chemical components. [3:14]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Law of Conservation of Mass
Everything in our universe has mass- from the smallest atom to the largest star. But the amount of mass has remained constant throughout existence even during the birth and death of stars, planets and you. How can the universe grow while...
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Changing State Melting
Explore the phase change that occurs when ice is melting.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Changing State Freezing
Discover how freezing works, when the change of state moves from liquid to solid.